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Durban South Africa Temple Dedication Dates Announced

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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the dates for the public open house, dedication and youth devotional for the Durban South Africa Temple.

The open house is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22 through Saturday, February 1, 2020, with the exception for Sunday, January 26. The free open house gives people of all faiths the opportunity to step inside the temple and see the sacred structure’s beauty. Information is also provided about why the Church builds temples.

Durban South Africa Temple

Church leaders will dedicate the Durban South Africa Temple on Sunday, February 16, 2020, in three sessions, 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. All dedicatory sessions will be broadcast to meetinghouses in the temple district. Additional details regarding the dedication will be announced at a future date.

A youth devotional will be held the evening prior to the dedication in a meetinghouse close to the temple, and it will be broadcast to meetinghouses in the temple district. Church leaders will speak to the youth.

This news release was provided by the Church newsroom.
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